Europe - Greece
2

Energy

logo

Watson Farley & Williams – Greek Branch

Client Satisfaction
More informationMore information

Watson Farley & Williams – Greek Branch has in-depth knowledge of all aspects of project development, construction agreements and project finance issues, often supporting major financial institutions and international investors. The Athens-based Virginia Murray leads the department and is an expert in acquisitions and financings within the energy and infrastructure sectors. Marisetta Marcopoulou is a specialised banking and finance lawyer, and Maira Galani concentrates on environmental law and land rights. Valina Gouzelaki is also a key contact.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Excellent knowledge of the Greek renewables market, very experienced M&A team, hands-on partner.'
  • 'Very strong team across all areas of Greek law, excellent local knowledge.'

Key clients

  • Aer Soleir Management Limited
  • CANTREVA SA
  • NextEnergy Capital
  • TotalEnergies Hellas SA
  • Eurobank SA
  • Cubico Sustainable Investments Limited
  • Attica Bank
  • Motor Oil Renewable Energy SA

Work highlights

  • Advised Attica Bank, as lead arranger, on a €63m term bond loan facility granted to Jasper Wind Hellas to finance the development and construction of three wind farms, with total installed capacity of 41 MW in Laconia.
  • Advised the beneficial owners of construction company Cantreva on their sale of 75% of the shares of Unagi to Motor Oil Renewable Energy.
  • Advised Thermoilektriki Komotinis, an SPV of GEK TERNA Group, and Motor Oil Hellas on the €325m non-recourse financing provided by Piraeus Bank, Eurobank and Optima Bank for the development and construction of a new 877 MW gas-fired combined-cycle gas turbine power plant.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Virginia Murray

Other key lawyers

Marisetta Marcopoulou, Maira Galani, Valina Giouzelaki, Matina Kanellopoulou, Stamatis Kotsiras, Maria Charontaki, Anastasios Giannopoulos, Vasso Koumpli, Katerina Stringari, Georgia Mathiopoulou, Anthi Antonakou, Eleftheria Bitzaraki, Katerina Maria, Fotini Nassou, Christianna Papageorgiou